The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen DS 4 THP 160 EGS6 (11 - 14) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)
€ 26,900
€ 26,000
€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Citroen DS 4 THP 160 is 2.8 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 3.9 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT.
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
60
71.3
80.8
63.8
69.3
76.6
71.3 in
Width
69.3 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
60 in
Height
63.8 in
102.8
168.3
101.5
165.5
168.3 in
Length
165.5 in
102.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3243 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
13 lb
0.4 %
General
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
N
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
161 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
161 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
177 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
177 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
132 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
20.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.18 lb/hp
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
20.06 lb/hp
31.18 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
31 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
22 mpg
city
47 mpg
39 mpg
highway
57 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
484 mi
Range
777 mi
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
484 mi
777 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
145.8 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
90.4 kWh
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
145.8 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen DS 4 THP 160
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
816 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
